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'Jealous' Allardyce still hurting as Southgate leads England to Russia 14 Jun 2018 - 01:39 am

LONDON: Former England manager Sam Allardyce believes he should still be leading the national team and says he is "extremely jealous" as his...

England's Walker ready to sacrifice preferred right-back role 14 Jun 2018 - 01:39 am

England defender Kyle Walker is ready to sacrifice his preferred right-back spot and play as a centre-half at his first World Cup, the...

Aspire Academy Graduation Ceremony set for June 26 14 Jun 2018 - 01:26 am

Doha: In two weeks’ time, Aspire Academy will celebrate the journey of 42 talented athletes who make up Qatar’s next generation of athletes....

Lewandowski at the double as Poland rout Lithuania ahead of World Cup 14 Jun 2018 - 01:26 am

WARSAW: Two strikes from captain Robert Lewandowski followed by goals from Dawid Kownacki and Jakub Blaszczykowski gave Poland a 4-0 victory over Lithuania...

Former hero Ronaldo backs Brazil to end 16-year wait in Russia 14 Jun 2018 - 01:26 am

Former Brazil striker Ronaldo believes it is time for his country to live up to the expectations and end their 16-year wait for...

Federer makes winning return in Stuttgart 14 Jun 2018 - 01:25 am

Wimbledon champion Roger Federer made a victorious return to action as he recovered from a set down to beat Germany's Mischa Zverev 3-6...

Willey sees England to nervy win over Australia 14 Jun 2018 - 01:02 am

London: David Willey's unbeaten 35 saw England to a nervous three-wicket victory over Australia at The Oval on Wednesday as the top-ranked side...

Afghanistan ready for maiden test against top-ranked India 14 Jun 2018 - 01:02 am

BANGALORE: Afghanistan will take a sense of excitement, not nerves, onto the pitch for their maiden test match on Thursday, skipper Asghar Stanikzai...

French Open champ Nadal withdraws from Queen's Club 14 Jun 2018 - 01:02 am

LONDON: French Open champion Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from next week's Queen's Club tournament in an attempt to be ready for Wimbledon. The...

US Open hopes ultimate test doesn't feature trick questions 14 Jun 2018 - 01:02 am

SOUTHAMPTON, NY: The U.S. Open wants to be the ultimate test in golf, and sometimes that leads to a series of trick questions....

Qatar’s Barshim tops in Ostrava meet 14 Jun 2018 - 12:38 am

Doha: Qatar’s Mutaz Barshim, voted the world’s best athlete of 2017, gave no chance to his opponents as he won the high jump...

Grozny is a World Cup home away from home for Egypt squad 13 Jun 2018 - 08:02 pm

GROZNY, Russia: The Egypt squad in Russia for its first World Cup since 1990 has a nickname besides the Pharaohs. The country's all-Muslim...

FIFA eyes big crowds, bigger profits at 2026 World Cup 13 Jun 2018 - 04:49 pm

Los Angeles: The 2026 World Cup hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico promises to take the tournament to a new level,...

FIFA President Infantino to run for re-election in 2019 13 Jun 2018 - 04:04 pm

MOSCOW: FIFA President Gianni Infantino said on Wednesday he will run for re-election as head of soccer's global governing body. Speaking at the...

Lopetegui fired by Spain two days before World Cup debut, Hierro takes charge 13 Jun 2018 - 03:34 pm

KRASNODAR, Russia: Spain coach Julen Lopetegui was sensationally sacked on Wednesday, two days before their opening World Cup match, for failing to tell...

Spain fires coach Lopetegui 2 days before World Cup opener 13 Jun 2018 - 12:54 pm

Krasnodar, Russia: Spain sacked coach Julen Lopetegui just two days before the team's opening game against Portugal at the World Cup, Spanish football...

Spain to hold press conference amid rumours of Lopetegui sacking 13 Jun 2018 - 11:48 am

KRASNODAR, Russia: Spain will hold a news conference on Wednesday amid rumours that coach Julen Lopetegui might be sacked, two days before their...

Eriksen's Denmark not a one-man show, says coach Hareide 13 Jun 2018 - 01:40 am

Anapa, Russia: Tottenham midfielder Christian Eriksen is Denmark's standout star but the Nordic side are far from a one-man team, coach Age Hareide...